Originally Posted by
Wildcard90W
I have exactly 959 hours of TPIC. I would have checked the 1k box earlier, but I have been accrueing time at a snails pace ever since I upgraded two years ago because of training to switch aircraft, reserve, med leave, etc.... I plan on applying to SWA the day I get 1k.
As far as checkride failures go, I have one.... CFI bust, back in 2004.
This November will mark my 10 year anniversary at my Regional. I have made that my go/no go with regards to pursuing some of the LCCs and ACMI cargo carriers.
It seems like hiring at the Legacy carriers is accomplished by tossing 10,000 applications/resumes into the air, randomly grabbing them as they fall, and inviting the ones that they grab for interviews. Lol.
You seem very well qualified!
The 2004 bust would not be an issue. I had a bust in a Lear 35 instrument check in 2004 and that was considered a mute point if your later checks were successful.
Make sure you have the 1000 PIC for sure and show on your app academic achievement/awards. The legacies are looking for the 'whole-person' concept. At one conference we were told that the majors/legacies know we can fly airplanes...it's leadership qualities they are looking for. They suggested anything from Scout leader to supervisor in extra-curricular activities and volunteerism are of great importance because this demonstrates drive and leadership ability. Delta, for example, looks at your schooling with special interest: GPA, masters, etc. are all part of the equation.
Lastly, have your app review by a prep company. I had Cage-Marshall look at mine and they pointed out the little details I needed to fix, like putting an N/A in all places that don't require an answer, or write out full month names instead of abbreviation, period after every sentence, etc.. It showed the HR folks attention to detail and the care I took to present them with a very consistent app.
Hope that helps! Good luck!